Operate a camera

Description

Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 3 occupations
  • Optional in 13 occupations
  • Total: 16 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Vlogger
    Vloggers make online videos to talk about a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give…
  • Photographer
    Photographers take pictures using digital or film cameras and equipment. Photographers may develop negatives or use computer software in order to produce finished images and prints…
  • Camera operator
    Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the…

Optional for

  • Video and motion picture director
    Video and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video an…
  • Vessel assembly supervisor
    Vessel assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in boat and ship manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures t…
  • Promotion assistant
    Promotion assistants provide support in the implementation of programs and promotional efforts in points-of-sale. They research and administer all the information required by manag…
  • Stop-motion animator
    Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models. Other titles The following job titles also refer to stop-motion animator: stop motion animation specialist …
  • Marine surveyor
    Marine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the Internationa…
  • Photography teacher
    Photography teachers instruct students in the various techniques and styles of photography, such as (group) portrait, nature, travel, macro, underwater, black and white, panoramic,…
  • Casting director
    Casting directors select actors for all roles in a motion picture or television series. They co-operate with the producer and director to determine what they are looking for. Casti…
  • Director of photography
    Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and …
  • Audio-visual technician
    Audio-visual technicians set up, operate and maintain equipment to record and edit images and sound for radio and television broadcasts, at live events and for telecommunication si…
  • Animation layout artist
    Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are resp…
  • Script supervisor
    Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it's according to the script. Script supervisors e…
  • Vessel assembly inspector
    Vessel assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor boat and ship assemblies to ensure conformity to engineering specifications and to safety stan…
  • Video technician
    Video technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal projected image quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to un…

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